Critics oppose amendments to Iraq Resolution in the Oregon Legislature

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2007

RUNS 2:58

The Oregon Legislature's House Committee on Elections Ethics and Rules heard testimony on a resolution to oppose a surge of troop levels in Iraq. The measure, called H-J-M-9, had several last minute amendments added. Critics say the amendments change the original intent of the bill and opposing the changes.

Portland's representative Chip Shields who is a sponsor of the proposal talked to KBOO reporter Ethan Scarl.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007

RUNS 2 : 45
KBOO reporter Frank Cobb explores the situations of people who have fallen through the cracks of Oregon's public support system.

Part two of in series of interview's with some of Portland's homeless and disabled exposes the shortcomings of Oregon's public support system and the lack of services for those who need help.

Frank Cobb talks to Tammy Conway who was paralysed 15 years ago in a car accident. Her childeren were taken in by the Oregon Child Services Department and never returned.

Black Panthers Reunion

THURSDAY, MARCH 01, 2007

RUNS 2 : 53

Former Black Panther Kent Ford and photographer Eve Crane talk about the upcoming event "An Evening of History on Race and Secret Government" a photo exibit and screening of a documentary about eight former Black Panters who were recently arrested on charges thrown out 30 years ago. CHRIS ANDREAE reports.

"An Evening of History on Race and Secret Government" will be presented at the REFLECTIONS CAFE at 446 NORTHEAST KILLINGSWORTH.
SUNDAY, MARCH 4 AT 3 P.M.

STREET ROOTS

THURSDAY, MARCH 01, 2007

RUNS 3 : 36

In collaboration with Street Roots Newspaper the KBOO Evening News presents
the first in a weekly series that will highlight key articles in the most current issue of Portland's only street advocacy newspaper.

This week:

A new center for youth called FUEGO opens in southwest Portland;

A physician and biochemist talks about doctor complicity in the use of torture by U.S. Military intelligence.

JOANNE ZUHL reports.